Math Problem Statement
(-5+x)y'' + (1+4x)y' +3y = 0, y(0) = 3, y'(0)=4
Assuming the solution can be represented by a power series
y=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}a_nx^n
Find the first and second derivatives of y.
y' = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}na_nx^(n-1)
y'' = \sum_{n=2}^{\infty}n(n-1)a_nx^(n-2)
\sum_{n=2}^{\infty}\left(-5+x\right)n\left(n-1\right)a_nx^{n-2} + \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}na_nx^(n-1)+4na_nx^2 + \sum_{n=0}^{\infty}-3a_nx^n = 0
After shifting the summation indices to start from the same values and have the same exponent of x, combine the summations into a single summation.
\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} -5(n+2)(n+1)a_(n+2)+(n+1)^2a_(n+1)+(4n+3)a_n x^n=0
Given that if a power series is zero for all x, all its coefficients must be zero, find a recursive formula for the solution.
a_(n+2) = ? a_(n+1) + ? a_n
Solution
We are tasked with finding the recursive formula for the coefficients in the power series solution. Let’s work through this step by step.
Given:
The differential equation after combining summations becomes:
Since the power series equals zero for all , the coefficients of each power of must be zero. Therefore:
Rearrange for :
To express in terms of and , solve for :
Divide through by :
Recursive Formula:
The recursive formula is:
Initial Conditions:
From and :
- ,
- .
You can now compute higher-order terms iteratively using the recurrence relation.
Would you like me to compute specific terms () or explore further properties of this solution?
Related Questions:
- What are the first four terms of the series solution?
- How does the recurrence relation help determine the behavior of the solution for large ?
- What is the radius of convergence of this power series?
- How do the initial conditions affect the final solution?
- How does the solution behave near ?
Tip:
When working with recurrence relations, always double-check the coefficients in front of and for correctness, as small errors propagate during iterative computation.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Differential Equations
Power Series Solutions
Recurrence Relations
Formulas
y = ∑a_nx^n
y' = ∑n*a_nx^(n-1)
y'' = ∑n(n-1)a_nx^(n-2)
a_(n+2) = [(n+1)^2*a_(n+1) + (4n+3)*a_n] / [5(n+2)(n+1)]
Theorems
If a power series equals zero for all x, all its coefficients must be zero.
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate (Calculus II or III)
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